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Inserts for use with oral appliances

a technology for inserts and oral appliances, applied in the field of dental devices, can solve the problems of so as to achieve the effect of reducing the cost of use, reducing the risk of infection, and reducing the effectiveness of mouthguards

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-21
DIAMOND SPRING DENTAL ASSOC P A
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Regarding physical protection, stock mouthguards are typically the cheapest and least effective in use, while the custom molded and shaped mouthguards are the most expensive and effective in their impact absorbent properties.
It is common knowledge that when these athletes engage in strenuous physical activity, they lose and must replace significant amounts of fluids, nutrients, and calories.
Moreover, the elderly, patients suffering from a variety of autoimmune diseases, patients on a variety of medications, and patients treated in the head region with external beam radiation may also suffer from reduced salivary flow.
Whatever the cause, reduced salivary flow greatly increases the incidence of dental caries and periodontal disease.
These types of hydrogels tend, however, to be weak when swollen by its water content.

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[0063] Referring to the drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, there is shown in the Figures an exemplary dental device 10 (FIGS. 1 and 2) and several embodiment insert cartridges or inserts, the insert depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4 being designated generally by reference numeral 20. Although an exemplary dental device 10 is shown in the Figures and discussed throughout, it is to be understood that the different inserts in accordance with the present invention may be tailored for use in conjunction with many different types of oral appliances. For example, other mouthguard designs similar in nature to that shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 may be utilized, as can teething rings, such as those disclosed in the '234 application, as well as other devices for use in the mouth. In addition, while several different embodiment insert cartridges or inserts (such as insert 20) are disclosed herein, it is to be understood that many different configurations, sizes and designs may be...

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Abstract

The invention describes a modular inset / insert that may be selectively placed in a user prescribed location in a dental device, the purpose of which is to deliver a beneficial agent in a site specific manner. Insert designs for use with an oral appliance are disclosed. One embodiment insert in particular may include an infrastructure portion, a carrier element, and a beneficial agent. The infrastructure portion may further include a ring and mesh. Preferably, the insert is designed to be received and retained within an inset in the oral appliance. A method of manufacturing an oral appliance capable of receiving a modular inset / insert is also disclosed. Among other steps, the fabrication process includes utilizing a coping and analog for forming at least one inset in the oral appliance during molding.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 837,714 filed Aug. 15, 2006, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. [0002] The present application is also related to commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 138,821 (Publication No. 2003 / 0205234) filed on May 6, 2002, Ser. No. 11 / 212,220 (Publication No. 2007 / 0048347) filed on Aug. 26, 2005, and Ser. No. 11 / 250,210 (Publication No. 2007 / 0084471) filed on Oct. 14, 2005, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to dental devices and other oral appliances, and more particularly, to cartridge inserts for use with such oral appliances. It is known in the art to utilize, for example, dental devices, such as mouthguards, teething rings, retainers, or the like, to deliver drugs, flavors, or the like. In addition, ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61C19/06
CPCA61C19/063
Inventor BARDACH, LAURAGEDULDIG, JAMESNAPOLI, SALVATORE
Owner DIAMOND SPRING DENTAL ASSOC P A
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